Class XII student secures top state rank at national youth leadership dialogue

A Class XII student of Uttam School for Girls, Ghaziabad has brought distinction to the institution by securing first rank in Uttar Pradesh at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi recently

Kaushiki Shukla was selected from over 50 lakh participants across the country and emerged among the top 3,000 young leaders nationwide. She achieved the top state rank in the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track, marking a significant academic and leadership milestone.

Ahead of the event, members of the Uttar Pradesh contingent met Governor Anandiben Patel at Raj Bhavan, Lucknow. The dialogue, held under the theme “Bharat’s Soft Power: Cultural Diplomacy and Global Influence,” provided participants an opportunity to interact with national leaders and distinguished personalities, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, senior journalist Palki Sharma and Padma Shri awardee Romalo Ramji.

The programme also included a formal dinner hosted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, where participants were recognised by the Ministry of Defence. Cultural and knowledge exchange sessions featured interactions with astronauts Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Captain Prashant Nair.

On the concluding day, participants presented their ideas before Union Ministers and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose address outlined a roadmap towards a developed India and inspired the young delegates.

School authorities said Kaushiki’s achievement reflects her leadership abilities and Uttam School for Girls’ continued focus on nurturing responsible, informed and nationally conscious citizens.
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